Checkmate Chess Academy
Know Your Coach
Ameer is a friendly and dedicated chess coach with more than a decade of coaching experience across schools, academies, and online platforms.
He has delivered 9,200+ hours of online training over the last five years and teaches students from beginner to advanced level with structured and practical methods.
A FIDE Rated player, he focuses on clear thinking, disciplined improvement, tournament preparation, and age-appropriate guidance for every student.
He currently coaches at Kodaikanal International (IB) School, Think Chess Academy, and Iqra International School, while continuing school and academy training in Kodaikanal.
About Coach Ameer
Ameer is a chess coach, instructor, and FIDE Rated player with broad experience in school chess, academy coaching, and international online training.
- Professional Experience: Kodaikanal International (IB) School (2025–Present), Think Chess Academy Online (2021–Present), Iqra International School Kodaikanal (2022–Present), Bhavan’s Gandhi Vidyashram Kodaikanal (2019), AKT CBSE School Kallakurichi (2018–2019), and King Anand Chess Academy Tindivanam (2012–2018).
- Training Strength: 9,200+ hours of online coaching over the last five years, with structured modules for beginners to advanced players.
- Key Strengths: Friendly, approachable, cooperative, punctual, reliable, and creative in developing innovative training methods.
- Chess Highlights: FIDE Rated Player with current rating 1576 and experience coaching students aged 8 and above, with rare exceptions for younger talents.
- Languages: Fluent in English and Tamil, with conversational Hindi.
Contact Us
You can contact me through any one of the following options. I will be happy to respond and guide you about classes, coaching details, and enrolment.
Email: sharfudeen1978@gmail.com
Phone: +91 90434 00365
We currently have three branches in three different places, so students and parents can connect with us from the location most convenient for them.
- Kodaikanal Branch
- Bodinayakanur Branch
- Kayalpattinam Branch
Please feel free to contact us by phone or email for class timing, fee details, or admission information.
Classes Videos
Live Chess Class Session
Watch a practical class session with clear move ideas, guided explanation, and student-friendly coaching.
Guided Training Lesson
A focused lesson that helps students build better thinking habits, calculation, and confidence in real positions.
Detailed Position Analysis
A deeper analysis video showing how strategic ideas and accurate decision-making are explained during training.
Our Academy Activities
Online Courses
Live online classes, analysis sessions, guided homework, and tactical practice from anywhere.
Offline Classes
In-person coaching with direct interaction, practical board work, and tournament-style learning.
Combined Training
A blended model that combines online flexibility with offline depth for complete chess development.
What Our Students Say
“Ameer is a fantastic chess coach for my daughter! He's super patient and customizes his teaching style to match her pace...”
“Sharfudeen is a master chess coach and a great human being. I highly recommend him.”
“Very interactive sessions, patiently listens to all doubts, and helps analyse games. New moves are taught clearly.”